1974 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 60 kg more than 1983 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1974 Lamborghini Jarama | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Jarama | Cougar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |